Spiritual Journey

This guide is in no way meant to put people in simple folders of spirituality, but rather to provide a framework for how we think about our spiritual journey in regards to three components of the Christian life: Gospel, Community, and Mission.
Over the next few weeks, we will be adding more information and resources to the categories of the Journey to assist you in becoming Gospel-centered, in Community, and on Mission. Click on the categories below for more information.

Non-Believer Skeptic Doubter Wrestler Follower Minister

Non-Believer

Refuses the Gospel
The non-believer has either never heard the Gospel, or has heard the news of Jesus' subtitutionary sacrifice and Resurrection, and refuses to accept it as fact.
Not Involved in Community
The non-believer may have good (even close) relationships with Christians, but is not interacting with the Christian worldview on a regular basis.
Mission is Self-Centered
The non-believer lives for self-gratification, whether through outright rebellion or moralistic religion.

Next Step

  • Contact us at hello@harmonydc.com to talk about the Gospel, or visit one of our gatherings or Home Groups to learn more.

Resources

Skeptic

Debates the Gospel
The skeptic has heard the Gospel and understands it clearly, but sees an overwhelming amount of evidence against it.
Involved in Academic Community
The skeptic is often a thought-leader and loves to discuss various philosophies. He or she may show up to God and Guinness, or another conversational, but academic, approach to the Gospel.
Mission is Self-Centered
The skeptic also lives for self-gratification.

Next Step

  • Want to sit down with a mature believer that may be able to help with some of the questions? Feel free to email us at hello@harmonydc.com, or visit a gathering or Home Group to have someone wrestle alongside you.

Resources

Doubter

Doubts the Gospel
The doubter understands the Gospel, and believes a majority of evidence to point to it's truth, but still has major doubts with accepting it as a worldview.
May Be Involved in Community
The doubter will show up to a gathering or Home Group once or twice, but otherwise has little contact with Community.
Questioning Mission
The doubter is beginning to believe that his or her personal mission may be misguided and that self-gratification isn't the only way to live.

Next Step

  • Doubt your doubts! Get involved in a Home Group or at our Sunday gatherings to begin learning how the Gospel is a valid worldview.

Resources

Wrestler

Question the Gospel
The wrestler believes the Gospel to be true, and should be considered a Christian. There are still some rather large questions looming, particularly with how the Gospel affects his or her life.
Sparingly Involved in Community
The wrestler is involved in community very sporadically. There is very little committment.
Searching for Mission
The wrestler hears about "living on mission" and the mission of God, but is still figuring out how his or her life fits into God's vision for the world.

Next Step

  • Commit to Community, where wisdom can be found. Get involved in a Home Group nearest your home, and commit to joining us for corporate worship at least 3 out of every 4 weeks.

Resources

Follower

Obeys the Gospel
The follower believes the Gospel, and is obedient to it in many spheres of their life.
Regularly Involved in Community
The follower is committed to the Community, and is regularly active within it.
Mission is God-Centered
The follower understands how his or her life collides with the missio dei, and lives incarnationally in the city among his or her co-workers, family members, and friends.

Next Step

  • Get coached and get involved in the community! Talk to a leader about how you can serve within the gatherings or as a Home Group leader.

Resources

Minister

Forwards the Gospel
The minister proclaims the Gospel on a regular basis, refusing to let an evangelistic opportunity pass unnoticed.
Serving in Community
The minister has a leadership role within the Community, whether leading or hosting a Home Group, or serving at a Gathering, or leading a mission outside of the Church Community proper.
Leading Others on Mission
The minister is reproductive, multiplying disciples like themselves: Gospel-centered, in Community, and on Mission.

Next Step

  • Grow deeper in the Gospel and in leadership. Continue to multiply yourself! Have you thought about being part of a church planting team from Harmony?

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